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MCY 49J

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,869 mi
Last recorded13,869 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 49J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2021 13,869 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 13,578 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 12,353 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 10,644 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 8,164 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 5,854 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 4,724 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 3,530 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 2,225 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2012 799 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 99,607 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 98,058 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 96,815 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 95,839 miles

surface corrosion to front iner arches

Pass 3 Apr 2006 94,791 miles

no provision for rear flexable brake hose brackets

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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MCY 49J is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCY 49J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MCY 49J?

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What year was MCY 49J registered?

MCY 49J is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 August 1984.

Is MCY 49J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 49J shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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